MID-TERM TEST – 1.

1 READING 1 – THE TEXT

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MID-TERM TEST – 1.2 READING 2 – THE TEXT
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MID-TERM TEST – 1.3 READING 3 – THE TEXT
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 MID-TERM TEST – QUESTIONS
READING 1
A The intention was to achieve a kind of state of grace at the top of
each curve. As the pilot cuts the engines at 3,000 metres, the aircraft E For 12 months, they had competed with other students from across
throws itself still higher by virtue of its own momentum before gravity the continent to participate in the flight. The challenge, offered by the
takes over and it plummets earthwards again. European Space Agency, had been to suggest imaginative
experiments to be conducted in weightless conditions.
B After two hours spent swinging between heaven and Earth, that
morning's breakfast felt unstable, but the predominant sensation was F It was at that point that the jury of scientists were faced with the task
exhilaration, not nausea. of selecting from these experiments. They were obviously pleased by
the quality: 'We need new ideas and new people like this in the space
С After ten seconds of freefall descent, the pilot pulled the aircraft out sciences, a spokesman said.
of its nose dive. The return of gravity was less immediate than its loss,
but was still sudden enough to ensure that some of the students came G Then the engines cut out and the transition to weightlessness was
down with a bump. nearly instantaneous. For 20 seconds we conducted a ghostly dance in
the unreal silence: the floor had become a vast trampoline, and one
D At the appropriate moment the device they had built to investigate footstep was enough to launch us headlong towards the ceiling.
this was released, floating belly-up, and one of the students succeeded
in turning it belly-down with radio-controlled movements. The next H But appearances were deceptive, and the 13 students from Europe
curve was nearly its last, however, when another student landed on and America who boarded were in for the flight of their lives. Inside,
top of it during a less well managed return to gravitational pull. it had become a long white tunnel.

READING 2
In which section of the article are the following mentioned? Code
1 ...... deciding to let other people take charge A4
2 ...... sounding as if you mean what you say
3 ...... not feeling valued in your place of work
4 ...... knowing when it is best not to consult others
5 ...... having the same positive feelings as others
6 ...... considering your professional future
7 ...... wanting to work within certain limits
8 ...... being unaware of your capabilities
9 ...... being prepared to be unpopular
10 ...... realising how leadership may apply to your situation
11 ...... being unfairly blamed
12 ...... being forced to make a big effort
13 ...... being able to turn failure into success
14 ...... achieving more than you set out to do
15 ...... paying attention to other people's opinions
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READING 3
1 When Sue Brown arrived at the hotel reception desk,
A the receptionist pretended not to notice she was there. 5 When Sue makes positive comments about the hotel, Robin Greaves
B she was not surprised by what happened there. A agrees with her views on certain members of his staff.
C she decided not to form any judgements immediately. B becomes hopeful that she will increase its food rating.
D the receptionist was being impolite on the phone. C finds it impossible to believe that she means them.
D reminds her that they outweigh her criticisms of it.
2 On her arrival at the hotel, Sue was dissatisfied with
A the temperature in the hotel. 6 Angry reactions to Sue's comments on hotels
B the sound of the receptionist's voice. A are something she always finds upsetting.
C the position of the room she was given. B sometimes make her regret what she has said.
D the distance from the car park to the hotel. C are often caused by the fact that hotels have to pay for them.
D sometimes indicate that people have not really understood them.
3 What does the writer say about Sue's reputation?
A It has changed. 7 When Sue leaves the hotel, Robin Greaves
B It frightens people. A is confident that the next inspection will be better.
C It is thoroughly undeserved. B feels he has succeeded in giving her a good impression.
D It causes Sue considerable concern. C decides to ignore what she has told him about the hotel.
D tries to look pleased that there will be another inspection.
4 When talking about the problem in the main lounge, Robin Greaves
A assumes that Sue is unaware of it.
B blames the problem on other people.
C doubts that Sue's comments will be of benefit to the hotel.
D agrees that his lack of experience has contributed to the problem.